he tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, But a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, But the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness. An anxious heart weighs a man down, But a kind word cheers him up. A righteous man is cautious in friendship, But the way of the wicked leads them astray. He who guards his lips guards his life, But he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. The righteous hate what is false, But the wicked bring shame and disgrace. Pride only breeds quarrels, But wisdom is found in those who take advice. Misfortune pursues the sinner, But prosperity is the reward of the righteous. He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, But whoever is kind to the needy honours God. When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, But even in death the righteous have a refuge. Solomon, Proverbs, The Bible.